When will the Blue Line open?

Phase 2A, from Central Silk Board to Krishnarajapura, is targeted for December 2026. Phase 2B, from Krishnarajapura to the airport, is targeted for December 2027.

How many stations will the Blue Line have?

29 stations in total: 13 in Phase 2A and 16 in Phase 2B.

Will the Blue Line connect directly to the airport?

Yes. The final station, KIAL Terminals, will be an underground station with direct access to Kempegowda International Airport.

Which metro lines can I switch to from the Blue Line?

Central Silk Board connects to the Yellow Line, Krishnarajapura connects to the Purple Line, and Nagawara connects to the Pink Line. Future interchanges are also planned with the Orange Line at Kempapura and Hebbal, and with the Red Line at Agara, Ibbaluru and Hebbal.

Which areas along the Blue Line are worth watching for property investment?

Hebbal stands out for its planned triple interchange, while Yelahanka and the airport-adjacent stretch offer more affordable entry points with long-term upside as the area develops around the airport economy.

Blue Line Metro Bangalore: Route, Stations & Opening Date Guide

by Prachi Sharma•6 Jul 2026•4 min read

Blue Line Metro Bangalore: Route, Stations & Opening Date

The Blue Line will be Bengaluru's first direct metro connection to Kempegowda International Airport, and one of the most anticipated additions to Namma Metro's network. Running along the Outer Ring Road from Central Silk Board to the airport, this corridor is set to reshape commute patterns for the entire eastern and northern IT belt. Here is what homebuyers and commuters need to know.

Blue Line at a Glance

Route: Central Silk Board to KIAL Terminals (Kempegowda International Airport)
Length: 58.19 km
Total stations: 29
Status: under construction, opening in two phases
Interchanges: Central Silk Board (Yellow Line), Krishnarajapura (Purple Line), Nagawara (Pink Line), plus planned links to the Red Line at Agara, Ibbaluru and Hebbal, and to the Orange Line at Kempapura and Hebbal

Opening Timeline

Phase 2A: Central Silk Board to Krishnarajapura (K.R. Pura)

13 stations, approximately 19.6 km
Targeted for December 2026

Phase 2B: Krishnarajapura to KIAL Terminals

16 stations, approximately 38.6 km
Targeted for December 2027

Full List of Blue Line Stations

Phase 2A

Central Silk Board, southern terminus, interchange with the Yellow Line
HSR Layout
Agara, planned interchange with the Red Line
Ibbaluru, planned interchange with the Red Line
Prestige Bellandur
Embassy TechVillage Devarabeesanahalli
Kadubeesanahalli
Marathahalli
ISRO
Doddanekundi
Bagmane Developers, DRDO Sports Complex
Saraswathi Nagar
Krishnarajapura (K.R. Pura), interchange with the Purple Line and Krishnarajapuram Railway Station

Phase 2B 14. Kasturi Nagar 15. Horamavu 16. HRBR Layout 17. Kalyan Nagar 18. HBR Layout 19. Nagawara, interchange with the Pink Line 20. Veerannapalya 21. Kempapura, planned interchange with the Orange Line 22. Hebbal, planned interchange with the Orange Line and Red Line 23. Kodigehalli 24. Jakkur Cross 25. Yelahanka 26. Bagalur Cross 27. Doddajala 28. Airport City 29. KIAL Terminals, northern terminus, direct access to Kempegowda International Airport

Why This Line Matters

Bengaluru's first airport metro: KIAL Terminals station gives direct rail access to Kempegowda International Airport, cutting a journey that currently takes 45 minutes to over an hour by road
Covers the ORR tech corridor: stations like Marathahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, Bellandur and Doddanekundi sit right along Bengaluru's busiest office and tech park stretch
Four-line interchange network: once complete, the Blue Line will connect to the Yellow, Purple and Pink Lines, and eventually the Orange and Red Lines, making it the most connected corridor in the network
Reduces ORR congestion: the Outer Ring Road between Silk Board and KR Pura is one of the most congested stretches in the city, and this line offers commuters a rail alternative for the first time

Property Angle

The Blue Line corridor runs through some of Bengaluru's most expensive and most in-demand office markets, and its property impact is likely to be significant once operational.

HSR Layout, Bellandur and Marathahalli: these established residential and IT hubs already carry premium pricing due to their proximity to tech parks, and direct metro access is expected to add a further layer of demand, particularly for rental housing aimed at IT professionals
Doddanekundi and Kasturi Nagar: mid-tier localities that stand to benefit from improved connectivity to both the ORR office corridor and the airport
Hebbal, Yelahanka and the airport stretch: this is the corridor's biggest long-term story. Hebbal is already seeing strong developer interest due to its planned triple interchange with the Blue, Orange and Red Lines, while Yelahanka and the airport-adjacent stretch offer lower entry prices with substantial upside as the airport economy expands
General pattern: metro-driven appreciation in Bengaluru has typically ranged from 10 to 20 percent for properties within walking distance of a station, and corridors with direct airport access tend to see additional demand from professionals prioritising travel convenience

As with any under-construction corridor, buyers should track actual construction progress against announced timelines before factoring metro access into a purchase decision, since airport line openings in Bengaluru have seen repeated delays in the past.

For live construction updates, check the BMRCL website.